Dear Editor, We would like to extend our sincere appreciation and gratitude to our wonderful town of Plant City. During the tragic passing of our head barber, Westley Hancock, we have been overwhelmed with the outpouring of love through food, flowers, donations, and most of all, the condolences of our loyal customers who share in […]
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Letter: rezoning not the answer
Editor, This letter is in response to a former WLCA board member who said they were against the rezoning until advised by attorneys. They went on to say that after applying common sense and research, they became in favor of the rezoning. I have dealt with attorneys before, and when I have disagreed with their […]
Continue ReadingLetter: Our vote not counted
Editor, We are Les and Sandy Mason, and we live on Spring Hammock Drive in Walden Lake. We are also one of the property owners whose vote was not counted in the WLCA election. It seems that “someone” wrote across our legal proxy favoring Lynn Buehler “not listed.” This note indicated that we were not on […]
Continue ReadingLetter: On our decision
Dear Editor: The Walden Lake Community Association Board of Directors has the responsibility to preserve the values and amenities of all residents of Walden Lake, along with maintaining the common property and enhancing the opportunity for an improved quality of life. As such, the board acted to join the lawsuit and oppose aggressively the rezoning […]
Continue ReadingLetter: WLCA should stay out of lawsuit
Dear Editor: During the last master association board meeting May 18, our new president, Robert Hunter, and four other board members made a decision to have the Walden Lake Community Association join a small group that has filed a lawsuit against the golf course, Visions Golf, regarding rezoning part of the golf course. By joining […]
Continue ReadingFormer resident shares memories of 1930 Strawberry Festival
Former Plant City resident Bill Adams has some treasured gems from the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World’s most cherished traditions. Adams found photographs and a program booklet in his mother’s things and has preserved them and their memories. And he wants to share them with the town of his roots: Looking through some of […]
Continue ReadingReaders respond
Observer Media Group CEO Matt Walsh asked last week on this page: ‘Never again?’ It was referring to the Holocaust and implied that Islamic terrorists’ atrocities resembled those of the Nazis. We said it was time for the U.S. to act forcefully. OMG readers responded — forcefully. + We need to wake up Dear Editor: Well, […]
Continue ReadingLetter to the Editor: Maitlin Haynes Tribute
The candle light vigil for Maitlin Haynes was a night to remember. The community came out and gave great support to the Haynes family. Around 250 neighbors, family and friends spoke that night. We created a circle of life and let anyone who wanted to speak of our dear Maitlin come into the circle. Plant City seniors […]
Continue ReadingLetter to Editor: Call to vets to pay respects
When was the last time you left on a trip and when you returned, you were greeted with the smiles, hugs, and the laughter of family and friends? As a retired military veteran who has experienced numerous deployments, the sight and sounds of a “Welcome Home” crowd was more than just music to my ears, it […]
Continue ReadingLetter to the Editor: The Meaning of Christmas
It is clear and measurable that the religious aspect of Christmas has diminished over recent decades. The concept of a man designated as the only “Son of God” was sent here to sacrifice himself for the salvation of all who would follow his teaching and believe in him has lost traction in the collective modern […]
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